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Outside Magazine, October 2008

Great Escapes 2008
Upper Middle Fork of the Flathead, MT
Secret Waters

Upper Middle Fork of the Flathead, MT | St. John River, ME | Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, MN | Upper Selway River, ID | Turkey Creek Hot Springs, NM | Delaware River, PA/NY

The only way to access this 30-mile stretch of wild glacier-green waters is by bush plane or horse. It's worth the effort. Early-season trips mean riding booming Class IIIs and Vs through limestone gorges; late spring and summer bring spectacular fly-fishing—cutthroat trout grow as long as 22 inches. Chances of seeing other people? Low. Chances of seeing a grizzly? High. The Glacier Raft Company will fly or horsepack small groups in for multi-day rafting or guided fishing trips (glacierraftco.com).



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Upper Middle Fork of the Flathead, MT | St. John River, ME | Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, MN | Upper Selway River, ID | Turkey Creek Hot Springs, NM | Delaware River, PA/NY